History:Mathers Bridge Completed 1927-06-16
From Indian River Lagoon Project
Name | Mathers Bridge Completed |
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Date | June 16, 1927 |
Description | On June 16, 1927, John R. Mathers completed his wooden toll bridge across the Banana River lagoon between Merritt Island and Indian Harbour Beach, Florida. The manually operated swing bridge was the first roadway connection between Merritt Island and the beach barrier island. |
Region | Brevard County |
Water | Banana River |
Article | Mathers Bridge Historic Engineering Record |